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My ana blood test came back positive twice one doctor says im boarder line lupus another doctor says i have ra arthritis my face has been swollen?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rheumatologist: Go see a rheumatologist. There are multiple other tests they can order to narrow it down (rheumatoid factor, anti-ccp, ana, esr, crp, etc.).

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Rheumatologist: You should see a rheumatologist. There may be other test s that can be done to make the proper diagnosis.

Answered 11/11/2013

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A member asked:

My ana blood test came back positive twice one doctor says im boarder line lupus another doctor says i have ra arthritis my face has been swollen?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Blake Miller answered

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gary Pess answered

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